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MSF COURSE PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS | ALREADY GRADED A+RECENT VESION 1) Why is motorcycling considered serious fun? - answer Serious because there is risk involved, fun because riding a motorcycle is a joy. 2) Learning to ride well requires what physical traits? - answer Be healthy, have fitness, strength, and coordination. 3) What do Rider Coaches do? - answer They are here to guide me. 4) What are the four requirements for successful course completion? - answer 1. Complete all course assignments. 2. Attend all sessions fully. 3. Pass a knowledge test. 4. Pass an on-motorcycle skill test. 5) When does a Rider Coach not permit further riding in the course? - answer If you have a lot of difficulty, or become a danger to yourself and/or others. 6) What are the three basic motorcycle types? - answer Street, Dual-Purpose, Off-Highway 7) What motorcycle type will you likely ride? Why? - answer I will likely ride a street motorcycle and use it for transportation. 8) What are the six primary motorcycle controls? - answer Clutch, handle bars, front brake lever, throttle, gearshift lever, rear brake pedal. 9) How do you operate a motorcycles throttle? - answer To increase engine speed, twist towards you. To decrease engine speed, twist away. 10) What does the clutch lever do? - answer It connects power from the engine to the rear wheel. Squeeze it in to disconnect the power and ease it out to connect. 11) How is the gearshift lever operated? - answer Lift up firmly and release for a higher gear, press down firmly and release for a lower gear. 12) What is a shift pattern? - answer ? 13) How are the two brake controls operated? - answer Front brake is squeezed rear brake is pressed down. 14) What are possible positions on the fuel valve? - answer On, reserve, prime, off. 15) What are possible positions on the ignition switch? - answer On, off, lock, and sometimes park. 16) What is the choke control used for? - answer It provides an enriched fuel mixture to help start a cold engine. 17) Why does a motorcycle have an engine cut-off switch? - answer It allows you to shut off the engine without removing your hand from the grip. 18) What are some common indicators that display information? - answer Speedometer, odometer, tachometer. 19) What is important to know about a convex mirror? - answer They provide a wider view but make objects look farther away. 20) What is the difference between a side stand and a center stand? - answer A side stand supports a motorcycle when parked, a center stand makes the motorcycle upright and raises the rear tire for maintenance. 21) Complete the Controls Quiz on page 7 and check your answers - answer Just google a picture of motorcycle controls and study it. 22) List the five steps of the engine pre-start routine. - answer FINE-C; Fuel, Ignition, Neutral, Engine cut-off switch, Choke/Clutch. 23) What are the three steps to follow when shutting off the engine? - answer 1. Turn the engine cut-off switch to off with your right thumb. 2. Turn the ignition switch to off. 3. Turn the fuel supply valve to off. 24) What is the friction zone? - answer A small area of travel in the clutch lever that controls connection the engine to the rear wheel. 25) What does squeezing the clutch lever do? - answer Removes power from the rear wheel. 26) What must you do if you start to lose control of the motorcycle? - answer Squeeze in the clutch firmly and use the brakes as needed. 27) What is the position of the right wrist for good riding posture? - answer Fingers around the throttle with a flat wrist. 28) What are the other elements of proper riding posture? - answer Keep your back straight, head and eyes up, feet on footrests near the controls. 29) How do you initiate motorcycle lean at speeds higher than walking speed? - answer Lean the motorcycle and turn the handlebars in the direction you want to go. 30) What are the four action steps for making a basic turn? - answer Slow, Look, Press and Roll. 31) What is the three-step strategy for curves and what does each step mean? - answer Search-Setup-Smooth. Search: while approaching a curve search for key information. Setup: adjust speed and lane position as necessary before entering. Smooth: operate the controls so there are no jerky movements. 32) In what type of turn does counterweighting help? - answer U-turns 33) What gear should you be in when coming to a stop and why? - answer First gear, so it is easier to start rolling again and so you don't stall. 34) What is the benefit of squaring the handlebars when coming to a stop? - answer So the motorcycle is easy to hold up. 35) Why does the front brake have more stopping power than the rear brake? - answer The weight shift pushes the front tire giving it more grip. 36) How does the motorcycles weight sh - answer It shifts forward. 37) How do you stop in a curve? - answer Gradually apply both brakes while straightening out the motorcycle. 38) Why do you change gears? - answer To match the engine speed with the road speed. 39) List the three-step process to shift to a higher gear. - answer Roll off, lift, ease out. 40) List the three-step process to shift to a lower gear. - answer Roll off, press down, ease out. 41) What is engine braking? - answer Shifting to a lower gear and easing out the clutch to slow down. 42) What is the position of the clutch lever when making a stop? - answer Fully squeezed. 43) Motorcycles present more risk than cars or trucks due to 10. Select riding gear with these three things in mind: issues with: A. Stability B. Vulnerability C. Visibility D. All of the above - answer D. All of the above 44) Compared to other drivers, motorcyclists are more vulnerable to: A. Weather B. Roadway debris C. Other vehicles D. All of the above - answer D. All of the above 45) About 25% of car crashes in Ohio result in injury. What percent of motorcycle crashes in Ohio result in injury? - answer 80% 46) Good skills alone will not keep you from crashing, but a _________ good can. A. Riding Gear B. Judgment C. Vision D. All of the above - answer B. Judgment 47) What label indicates that a helmet has met the minimum U.S. performance standards? - answer DOT 48) True OR False Research indicates almost 45% of impacts to the head in crashes occur in the jaw and face area. - answer True 49) Helmets are designed to absorb energy that would otherwise be transmitted directly to your _____. - answer Head 50) Which equipment provides adequate eye protection for motorcyclists? A. Windshields B. Eyeglasses C. Face Shields D. All of the above - answer face shields 51) study over the _______ boots are recommended for motorcycling. - answer ankle 52) Select riding gear with these three things in mind: A. Protection, Cost, Versatility B. Protection, Comfort, Visibility C. Protection, Cost, Visibility D. None of the above - answer B. Protection, Comfort, Visibility 53) dress in _______ to stay comfortable in changing conditions. - answer layers 54) Avoid riding when: A. Fatigued B. Stressed C. Preoccupied D. All of the above. - answer D. All of the above 55) The cause of most single vehicle motorcycle crashes is rider _____. - answer error 56) Foot Operated Controls include: A. Throttle B. Clutch C. Front Brake D. None of the above - answer D. None of the above 57) The area of clutch travel where power begins to transmit to the rear wheel is known as the _______ ____. - answer Friction Zoom 58) how many steps are included in the basic covering procedure? A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 - answer B. 4 59) true or false: turn your head and look at the ground when turning a motorcycle. - answer false 60) when shifting gears, a riding should A. roll of the clutch B. squeeze the clutch C. lift or press the gear shift lever D. All of the above - answer D. All of the above 61) true or false: use only the rear brake for routine stops. - answer false 62) true or false: one key to successful street riding is the ability to search out potential hazards and anticipate their consequences - answer true 63) SIPDE is a strategy for: A. Starting the engine B. Making tight turns C. Making sound judgements D. None of the above - answer C. Making sound judgments 64) _________ is an aggressive purposeful search for information. - answer scanning 65) In the Decide and Execute stages of SIPDE, a motorcyclist may do what to avoid danger? A. Adjust speed B. Adjust position C. Communicate D. All of the above - answer D. All of the above 66) ___________ ____________ may cause you to run into the object on which you are focused - answer target fixation 67) true or false: motorcycles with adequate mirrors do not have blind spots - answer false 68) the 3 second minimum following distance provides: A. Time and space to stop quickly B. Time to prepare for hazards C. time to maneuver in ideal conditions D. All of the above - answer D. All of the above 69) where do most multi-vehicle motorcycle crashes occur? - answer intersections 70) true or false: a driver who makes the contract with a motorcyclist has seen them - answer false 71) the basic turning procedure is A. Slow, Look, Roll, Press B. Slow, Lean, Roll, Press C. Slow, Look, Roll, Pray D. None of the above - answer A. Slow, Look, Roll, Press 72) Many crashes involve riders who enter curves too ____. - answer fast 73) true or false: the outside-inside-outside cornering path increases line of sight and creates a curve that is less sharp - answer true 74) look through the curve to assess how tight the curve is and how much you need to _______ to corner safely - answer slow 75) true or false: failure to apply the brakes properly is one of the leading causes of motorcycle crashes - answer true

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MSF COURSE
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS |
ALREADY GRADED A+<RECENT VESION>


1) Why is motorcycling considered serious fun? - answer Serious because there is risk
involved, fun because riding a motorcycle is a joy.


2) Learning to ride well requires what physical traits? - answer Be healthy, have fitness,
strength, and coordination.


3) What do Rider Coaches do? - answer They are here to guide me.


4) What are the four requirements for successful course completion? - answer 1. Complete
all course assignments. 2. Attend all sessions fully. 3. Pass a knowledge test. 4. Pass an on-
motorcycle skill test.


5) When does a Rider Coach not permit further riding in the course? - answer If you have a
lot of difficulty, or become a danger to yourself and/or others.


6) What are the three basic motorcycle types? - answer Street, Dual-Purpose, Off-Highway


7) What motorcycle type will you likely ride? Why? - answer I will likely ride a street
motorcycle and use it for transportation.


8) What are the six primary motorcycle controls? - answer Clutch, handle bars, front brake
lever, throttle, gearshift lever, rear brake pedal.


9) How do you operate a motorcycles throttle? - answer To increase engine speed, twist
towards you. To decrease engine speed, twist away.

,10) What does the clutch lever do? - answer It connects power from the engine to the rear
wheel. Squeeze it in to disconnect the power and ease it out to connect.


11) How is the gearshift lever operated? - answer Lift up firmly and release for a higher gear,
press down firmly and release for a lower gear.


12) What is a shift pattern? - answer ?


13) How are the two brake controls operated? - answer Front brake is squeezed rear brake is
pressed down.


14) What are possible positions on the fuel valve? - answer On, reserve, prime, off.


15) What are possible positions on the ignition switch? - answer On, off, lock, and sometimes
park.


16) What is the choke control used for? - answer It provides an enriched fuel mixture to help
start a cold engine.


17) Why does a motorcycle have an engine cut-off switch? - answer It allows you to shut off
the engine without removing your hand from the grip.


18) What are some common indicators that display information? - answer Speedometer,
odometer, tachometer.


19) What is important to know about a convex mirror? - answer They provide a wider view
but make objects look farther away.


20) What is the difference between a side stand and a center stand? - answer A side stand
supports a motorcycle when parked, a center stand makes the motorcycle upright and raises
the rear tire for maintenance.


21) Complete the Controls Quiz on page 7 and check your answers - answer Just google a
picture of motorcycle controls and study it.

,22) List the five steps of the engine pre-start routine. - answer FINE-C; Fuel, Ignition, Neutral,
Engine cut-off switch, Choke/Clutch.


23) What are the three steps to follow when shutting off the engine? - answer 1. Turn the
engine cut-off switch to off with your right thumb. 2. Turn the ignition switch to off. 3. Turn
the fuel supply valve to off.


24) What is the friction zone? - answer A small area of travel in the clutch lever that controls
connection the engine to the rear wheel.


25) What does squeezing the clutch lever do? - answer Removes power from the rear wheel.


26) What must you do if you start to lose control of the motorcycle? - answer Squeeze in the
clutch firmly and use the brakes as needed.


27) What is the position of the right wrist for good riding posture? - answer Fingers around
the throttle with a flat wrist.


28) What are the other elements of proper riding posture? - answer Keep your back straight,
head and eyes up, feet on footrests near the controls.


29) How do you initiate motorcycle lean at speeds higher than walking speed? - answer Lean
the motorcycle and turn the handlebars in the direction you want to go.


30) What are the four action steps for making a basic turn? - answer Slow, Look, Press and
Roll.


31) What is the three-step strategy for curves and what does each step mean? - answer
Search-Setup-Smooth. Search: while approaching a curve search for key information. Setup:
adjust speed and lane position as necessary before entering. Smooth: operate the controls
so there are no jerky movements.


32) In what type of turn does counterweighting help? - answer U-turns


33) What gear should you be in when coming to a stop and why? - answer First gear, so it is
easier to start rolling again and so you don't stall.

, 34) What is the benefit of squaring the handlebars when coming to a stop? - answer So the
motorcycle is easy to hold up.


35) Why does the front brake have more stopping power than the rear brake? - answer The
weight shift pushes the front tire giving it more grip.


36) How does the motorcycles weight sh - answer It shifts forward.


37) How do you stop in a curve? - answer Gradually apply both brakes while straightening out
the motorcycle.


38) Why do you change gears? - answer To match the engine speed with the road speed.


39) List the three-step process to shift to a higher gear. - answer Roll off, lift, ease out.


40) List the three-step process to shift to a lower gear. - answer Roll off, press down, ease out.


41) What is engine braking? - answer Shifting to a lower gear and easing out the clutch to
slow down.


42) What is the position of the clutch lever when making a stop? - answer Fully squeezed.


43) Motorcycles present more risk than cars or trucks due to 10. Select riding gear with these
three things in mind: issues with:
A. Stability
B. Vulnerability
C. Visibility
D. All of the above - answer D. All of the above


44) Compared to other drivers, motorcyclists are more
vulnerable to:
A. Weather
B. Roadway debris
C. Other vehicles
D. All of the above - answer D. All of the above

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